ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Colorado (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 105.2 · CO
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in Colorado.
Regional Price Parity
Colorado's cost-of-living index sits at 105.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
40 facilities perform this procedure in Colorado — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +5.2% above the national average ($20,000), Colorado sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Colorado: What to Know
Colorado's Front Range, particularly the Denver and Colorado Springs areas, is a hub for ACL reconstruction, driven by the state's active lifestyle and sports-related injuries. High-volume facilities include Centura Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, and the University of Colorado Hospital Authority in Aurora. While specific data on out-of-state patients is limited, Colorado's reputation for sports medicine suggests some patients may travel to the state for specialized care. Colorado does not have certificate-of-need laws that might otherwise restrict the availability of services.
If you're seeking more affordable options, consider exploring facilities in the Colorado Springs area, where the average payments can be lower than the state average. Also, explore direct-pay options, such as Smith Medical, for transparent pricing. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Colorado
Colorado runs somewhat above the national average for acl surgery (acl reconstruction). Here's where the extra cost comes from.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Colorado all-in range
Financing Options
Many Colorado clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $21,040 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for Colorado's regional price parity (105.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Colorado
These Colorado facilities handle the most acl surgery (acl reconstruction) cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Centura Penrose Hospital | Colorado Springs | $2,904 | $2,302 | 123 |
| Poudre Valley Hospital | Fort Collins | $2,951 | $2,345 | 110 |
| University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | $2,867 | $2,275 | 82 |
| Valley View Hospital Association | Glenwood Springs | $2,945 | $2,340 | 76 |
| Centura Mercy Hospital | Durango | $3,161 | $2,518 | 62 |
| Uchealth Grandview Hospital | Colorado Springs | $2,909 | $2,309 | 56 |
| Foothills Hospital | Boulder | $2,906 | $2,306 | 52 |
| Uchealth Broomfield Hospital | Broomfield | $2,906 | $2,295 | 52 |
| Swedish Medical Center | Englewood | $2,913 | $2,301 | 46 |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | Lone Tree | $2,951 | $2,348 | 45 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Colorado costs more than all neighboring states. If travel is feasible, the savings could be substantial.
Expert Answers for Colorado Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Colorado.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in Colorado
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Colorado's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.